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New barriers vandalised on Belfast cycle lane

New barriers on infamous ‘car park’ cycle lane vandalised, as councillor calls for “robust” protection “before someone gets seriously hurt”

Plastic bolt down barriers were introduced as a trial two weeks ago on the much-maligned city centre bike lane, which the government claimed would now be “inaccessible to cars”

Sat, Sep 09, 2023 14:23
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Cycle path

Residents claim cycle lane bollards are ‘making life hell’

The locals allege the bollards, designed to protect vulnerable road users, are causing problems for the elderly members of the community

Sun, Sep 12, 2021 11:25
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Belfast bike stand: Credit Externiture

Criticism of £100,000 ‘Grass covered’ bike stands built ‘to keep seats dry’

"We are concerned about that amount of money. Had it been a secure lock-up for bikes, no problem, but to me this just looks like a bike-rack with a roof on it.”

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 08:58
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Belfast bike path blades

Stanley knife blades found on Belfast bike path by rider whose tyre got a deep cut

"An incredibly dangerous thing to do," says PSNI sergeant

Mon, Jul 22, 2019 18:59
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Belfast bike thief asks for prison sentence, judge obliges

Liam Joseph Shortt wanted custodial term to help him break out of sprial of addiction and crime

Thu, Jan 24, 2019 18:58
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Near miss of the day 40: A close pass of a club training ride

Our regular feature highlighting close passes caught on camera from around the country – today it’s Northern Ireland

Fri, Oct 13, 2017 15:24
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Charlotte (Designer) and Fearghal (Smart Cities Project Lead) of See.Sense with Coca-Cola Zero Belfast Bikes.jpg

Sensors deployed on Belfast public hire bikes to track journeys and improve safety of riders

Data collected from devices supplied by See.Sense will inform city authorities on where infrastructure is needed

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 13:42
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Belfast cyclist crashes after vandals remove nuts securing wheel to hire bike

Adam Turkington says "wee shit" could have killed him

Fri, Jun 02, 2017 16:54
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#seethecyclist (PSNI Belfast City Centre via Twitter).jpg

Close pass initiative launched in Northern Ireland as part of #seethecyclist campaign

Cyclists encouraged to use cameras and bike lights

Tue, Apr 18, 2017 10:52
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Belfast bike route Alfred Street (Image by Department for Regional Development, Northern Ireland)

Belfast cyclists fear danger as 4,000 more cabs allowed in bus lanes

Taxi firm says it's the "antagonistic attitude” of cyclists that's the problem

Sun, Feb 19, 2017 10:20
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